Description:

The Department of Applied Engineering Technology at North Carolina A&T State University, College of Science and Technology, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in automotive engineering technology or related field, starting in August 2024. The appointment is expected to be at the assistant professor level but an appointment at a higher rank may be considered for exceptionally qualified applicants. In particular, the Department is seeking for a qualified candidate who can develop a collaborative and innovative research program in automotive engineering or technology related areas.

The hired faculty is expected to show commitment to teaching excellence. The hired faculty is expected to engage in culturally responsive teaching, teach Automotive Engineering Technology and Applied Engineering Technology courses at the graduate and under-graduate level, develop courses and curricula, direct students in research, and provide service to the University and community.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain a vigorous research program in automotive engineering or technology, secure extramural funding, and direct the research activities of PhD and MS students in related areas. Mentoring undergraduate students is also expected. A candidate whose teaching and research efforts promote the mission of the Applied Engineering Technology Department and the strategic vision of the College of Science and Technology ( COST ) as well as the University is highly desired. Collaboration with colleagues from the sciences, mathematics, and technology areas is encouraged.

North Carolina A&T State University and the College of Science and Technology are committed to expanding diversity and enhancing inclusion by promoting and cultivating a rich exchange of ideas and broad cultural awareness. The selected candidate is expected to foster understanding, appreciation, respect and values that embrace diversity and inclusivity on campus and in the broader community.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral Research University dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement.

The College of Science and Technology enrolls 2200 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.

The Department of Applied Engineering Technology serves more than 400 students in the following degree programs: BS in Applied Engineering Technology, BS in Automotive Engineering Technology, BS in Computer Graphics Technology, MS in Technology Management, and PhD in Applied Science and Technology – Technology Management concentration. The Department’s mission is to prepare students for success in transforming society through innovation and technology leadership. We advance knowledge through applied research and create innovative and responsible solutions to global challenges. The vision of the Department is to be a preeminent learner-centered community to prepare graduates as future technology innovators and industry leaders. Among its core values, the Department is committed to excellence, responsiveness, accountability, intellectual growth, technical expertise, inclusiveness, and collaborative engagement.

Internal job number: 001825

Requirements:

PhD in Automotive or Vehicle Engineering, Automotive or Vehicle Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related engineering or technology field by the anticipated date of appointment.

Preferred:

1) A research and pedagogy plan that can attract funding from various granting agencies;

2) Industry experience in automotive engineering technology or related field;

3) Postdoctoral research in automotive engineering or technology field;

4) Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with other faculty and colleagues;

5) Strong aptitude for using instructional technology;

6) Demonstrated record of independent research and publishing.